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FN59 LYY

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 LYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 132,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED LOWER CASE

Pass 26 Jul 2025 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 128,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 123,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 120,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,702 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly possible caliper (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 116,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly possible caliper (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 112,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,668 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,668 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,381 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,763 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,957 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,957 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs corroded outer face

Fail 16 Oct 2014 79,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs corroded outer face

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FN59 LYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN59 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN59 LYY registered?

FN59 LYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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